Does taking atenolol increase the chance of developing diabetes?

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Does taking atenolol increase the chance of developing diabetes?

I am 67 y/o female. I started taking atenolol one year ago. My question is ...does taking atenolol increase the chance of developing diabetes?

submitted by Esther from Mexico City, Mexico on 1/10/2012

Answer:

by Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Jorge A. Garcia-Gregory, MD

Jorge A. Garcia-Gregory, MD There is no evidence that Atenolol increases the chance of developing diabetes.

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